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Lowman Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, Feb 12 2003, 4:55 AM EST
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I went to a store last night to pick up some Opus X for a trade and I have to mention his selection. This is a store that I have been in before but never really noticed the quantity and selection of Fuente's this guy has. He has All the Hemmingways (including BTL), Don Carlos, Sun Growns, Anejo, etc. He MUST have a good relationship with the Fuente family!!

I bought a Anejo Reserve Xtra Viejo Shark #77 for $13. Is that a good price? The 'gar looks REAL yummy. It is a round to square Torp.
Bought a Chateau Fuente Sun Grown for $8.
Bought a Aroma de Cuba for $5.50. Are these good?
I saw Hemmi BTL for $18 but did not buy it. It looked like a striped Short Story. Is that price in reason? Also saw maduro Hemmi's and a Don Carlos Cuban Beli for $6.
Is this kind of selection normal??
This is the BEST selection I've ever seen.

Low

Also has a lot of Ashton VSG's.
jdrabinski Offline
#2 Posted: Wed, Feb 12 2003, 5:05 AM EST
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My tobacconist seems to have a similar connection. He has tons and tons of Ashton VSG, Fuente, and Padron Ann. Serie. I wish I was richer.

I love the Aroma de Cuba. I sadly traded away a few I had sitting, and now need to buy a bunch more. They are a good cigar for the money. (My tobacconist cost about $1 less than your list, so that may be a tax difference. Pretty much the same prices.)

John
Lowman Offline
#3 Posted: Wed, Feb 12 2003, 5:37 AM EST
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Yea, the taxes in Jersey are pretty high.
Robby Offline
#4 Posted: Wed, Feb 12 2003, 6:01 AM EST
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I've had the Between The Linez before, nothing to write home about ESPECIALLY AT THAT PRICE!! I think it's just the novelty of that zebra look. That an-yay-hole torp at 13 I would consider a good deal for a retailer.
Lowman Offline
#5 Posted: Wed, Feb 12 2003, 6:08 AM EST
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This store has limits of what you can buy. Can only buy 2 opus x per day reguardless of size, 1 anejo of each size p/d, 2 chateau fuente sun growns p/d, 1 ashto vsg, etc.
I guess that is how he controls his stock.

Low
rwestcot Offline
#6 Posted: Wed, Feb 12 2003, 6:04 PM EST
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eleltea Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Feb 13 2003, 2:11 AM EST
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My local sells VSG by the box. Enchantment, for example, about $12.45 ea. including tax, about the same price they are available from you-know-who including shipping (but only 2 per week).
jd1 Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Feb 13 2003, 7:50 AM EST
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Wow, I'm jealous. Very little Fuente products make it West of the Mississippi. I'm convinced local shops keep half of what they get...(sour grapes...)
All in all, I'm able to keep myself in Opus, PAMs, and VSG even if I have to go online to get it. Lately, the only high dollar item I get from local shops are PAMs.
smithbw Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Feb 13 2003, 9:23 AM EST
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This thread is killing me....

I simply cannot find Fuente here in Germany - Period! If I do the prices are far more than I am willing to pay - I almost always opt for the lower end Cubans instead... =)

Regards,


B
smithbw Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Feb 13 2003, 9:24 AM EST
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This thread is killing me....

I simply cannot find Fuente here in Germany - Period! If I do the prices are far more than I am willing to pay - I almost always opt for the lower end Cubans instead... =)

Regards,


B
Lowman Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Feb 13 2003, 9:41 AM EST
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Hey B,

Just give me a holler whenever you need anything.

I'll be happy to trade wit ya again!! :o)

Low

I'll opt for those "lower end" Cubans !! LOL
Robby Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Feb 13 2003, 9:42 AM EST
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Billy, a little birdy told me you're about to get some FINE fuente's.
Lowman Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Feb 13 2003, 9:52 AM EST
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Tweet, tweet... The bird is in flight!! ;^)
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